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The work on the line at Grange after the derailment last month

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Network Rail reveals when Furness Line is likely to re-open after train derailment

The guests at the dinner that was put on in Linda's memory (inset: Linda with her husband Ken)

The guests at the dinner that was put on in Linda's memory (inset: Linda with her husband Ken)

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'She never once complained' - Family pay tribute to former library assistant

The man being stretched down Scafell Pike

The man being stretched down Scafell Pike

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Man stretchered off Lake District fell after fall on Sunday morning walk

The goose's wing had almost been pulled entirely off

The goose's wing had almost been pulled entirely off

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School children horrified after goose attack at Barrow reservoir

The Palestinian flag that was flying over Hoad Holl

The Palestinian flag that was flying over Hoad Holl

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Palestinian Flag appears at top of Ulverston's Hoad Hill before disappearing

A look at the Borrowdale Gates Hotel and it's stunning surroundings

A look at the Borrowdale Gates Hotel and it's stunning surroundings

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First look inside Lake District hotel following 'luxurious' seven figure renovation

Carlisle Crown Court

Terrified taxi driver held at knifepoint told 'Give me all your money or you die'

Chelsea Fisher's house always has decorations outside

Chelsea Fisher's house always has decorations outside

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‘Pathetic’ – Outdoor decorations stolen from outside family home

Wasdale MRT lifts walker down from Scafell Pike

Wasdale MRT lifts walker down from Scafell Pike

Mountain rescue lifts injured walker from Scafell Pike

Griffin Community Centre

Griffin Community Centre

Community centre that shut for Covid-19 lockdown brought back to life

All the latest traffic and travel updates from across Cumbria.

All the latest traffic and travel updates from across Cumbria.

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LIVE: Breaking news, traffic and travel updates across Cumbria

Simon Fell (left) and Tim Farron have commented on the planned pay increase for MPs. House of Parliament picture: Pixabay

Simon Fell (left) and Tim Farron have commented on the planned pay increase for MPs. House of Parliament picture: Pixabay

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Government minister agrees to meet MPs over £10bn Morecambe Bay barrage scheme

Artist's impression of a proposed lodge at the resort credit: ILM Group

Artist's impression of a proposed lodge at the resort credit: ILM Group

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Wildlife trust objects to 'completely inappropriate' Roanhead resort plans

Gleaston Solar Site Location Plan. Credit: Stephenson Halliday and Novus Renewable Services Ltd

Gleaston Solar Site Location Plan. Credit: Stephenson Halliday and Novus Renewable Services Ltd

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Solar farm the size of '145 football fields' could be coming to south Cumbria

Government proposals are to make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009

Government proposals are to make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009

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Barrow MP 'very glad' to vote for smoking ban for those born after 2009

The team from Blueprint Subsea tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

The team from Blueprint Subsea tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

One down, two to go - the group tackling multiple challenges for charity

Dane Ghyll has built a reputation for its pupils' green fingers, coming as runners up in the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools 2023

Dane Ghyll has built a reputation for its pupils' green fingers, coming as runners up in the Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools 2023

School gets recognition from Royal Horticultural Society for pupils' garden

The Ulverston Inshore Rescue team

The Ulverston Inshore Rescue team

"Help save lives" - opportunity to join Ulverston's Inshore Rescue team

Ford Park in Ulverston

Ford Park in Ulverston

Ford Park backed by 'amazing' donation to help their team of volunteers

Husband and wife Cecil and Paola Jones

Husband and wife Cecil and Paola Jones

"Here is to many more!" - pub owners mark successful first year in business

Prom Art in Grange.

Prom Art in Grange.

Arts and crafts fair set to return to promenade

A new look for the 'Furness 4 U Connect Hub'

A new look for the 'Furness 4 U Connect Hub'

Community centre gets makeover to encourage more people to visit

John Robb will interview Paul Simpson of The Wild Swans in Barrow

John Robb will interview Paul Simpson of The Wild Swans in Barrow

Rock journalist will interview The Wild Swans vocalist at The Forum

It took hours for Ian Watts to capture this photo of the Aurora

It took hours for Ian Watts to capture this photo of the Aurora

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Residents capture dazzling photos of the Northern Lights

New urban garden area being built in courtyard of community centre

New urban garden area being built in courtyard of community centre

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Criminals given community orders help build new urban garden area

Ullswater as pictured by one of our Camera Club members

Ullswater as pictured by one of our Camera Club members

Wild swimming survey sees Lake District site claim top spot

Pets may help us reduce stress, says PDSA

Pets may help us reduce stress, says PDSA

Leading vet charity reveals why everyone would benefit from having a pet

Pet owners seek advice on money saving, exercise levels, separation and illness

Samantha Davis featured alongside husband Warwick in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

Samantha Davis featured alongside husband Warwick in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife after announcing her death

The event takes place next month

The event takes place next month

Ford Park event to combine artistic displays with vintage vehicular show

The new range of sweet sauces

The new range of sweet sauces

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Hawkshead Relish unveils new sweet sauce range

The residents had the chance to interact with the adorable animals

The residents had the chance to interact with the adorable animals

Shetland pony and donkey charm at care home visit

Unilever also issued an urgent recall in March for Magnum Classic Ice Cream

Unilever also issued an urgent recall in March for Magnum Classic Ice Cream

'Do not eat' warning issued for popular ice cream that 'may contain metal'

The £2.5m home is set in Dorset near Poole.

The £2.5m home is set in Dorset near Poole.

You could win a £2.5m house as part of a charity draw - Take a look inside

See the latest updates for flights in and out of Dubai International Airport.

See the latest updates for flights in and out of Dubai International Airport.

Dubai Airport update as UK Government issues warning to those travelling to UAE

Lyndon Howson has won the mammal champions award

Lyndon Howson has won the mammal champions award

Student's dedication to hedgehog project leads to Mammal Champions award

Emma Barnett presented her final BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour last week

Emma Barnett presented her final BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour last week

Emma Barnett’s BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour replacement revealed – who is it?

Visitor caving in the Lake District with Go Cave (gocave.com)

Visitor caving in the Lake District with Go Cave (gocave.com)

George Fox: ‘Let your lives preach!’

Looking to relax? Wellness experts have revealed the 5 most popular spas in the Lake District.

Looking to relax? Wellness experts have revealed the 5 most popular spas in the Lake District.

Looking for meditative recharge? Here are the 5 most popular spas in Cumbria

L to R: Carpigiani's Matteo Andreola, Ryan Blackburn of Old Stamp House in the Lake District, and Daniel Lehmann, president of JRE-Jeunes Restauranteurs

L to R: Carpigiani's Matteo Andreola, Ryan Blackburn of Old Stamp House in the Lake District, and Daniel Lehmann, president of JRE-Jeunes Restauranteurs

Lake District chef scoops award at international culinary congress in Paris

Do you know the signs if your child is being exploited?

Do you know the signs if your child is being exploited?

Do you know the signs if your child is being exploited?

Buxton Place car park

Buxton Place car park

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Backlash forces council to lower proposed rise in car parking cost

Carlisle Crown Court

Carlisle Crown Court

Jailed: Businessman led police on 100mph chase while over the drink-drive limit

The pair's 17kg of cocaine was seized by police

The pair's 17kg of cocaine was seized by police

Two drug dealers busted at M6 services with 17kg of cocaine jailed

Hours before the strike was due to start the NEU announced it was 'paused'

Hours before the strike was due to start the NEU announced it was 'paused'

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Strike paused at £40,815-a-year school hours before teachers were due to picket

Generic 'police' image.

Generic 'police' image.

Barrow man charged with multiple offences

Sport

Barrow AFC boss Pete Wild looks on against Crawley Town

Barrow AFC boss Pete Wild furious at ref justice

Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson

Barrow Raiders Ladies head coach Amanda Wilkinson names squad

Lee Kellett on Saturday

"They thought I was an easy victory" - the boxer refusing to go down without a fight

Jonathan Hodgson, centre, was man of the match for Millom

Amateur Rugby League Round-Up: Victory for Millom in derby

Holker Old Boys joined a number of other local clubs to promote Andy's Man Club

Holker Old Boys dedicate weekend victory to Andy's Man Club

Barrow AFC manager Pete Wild

Barrow AFC boss Pete Wild will stick to his guns

Thousands participated in the Manchester Marathon last weekend (clockwise: Louise Cooke, Briony Jade, Lianne Dempster and Erin Benson)

Meet the Cumbrians who smashed the Manchester Marathon

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National Sport

Lauren Coughlin hit from the bunker on the eighth green during the first round at the Chevron Championship (Eric Gay/AP)

Lauren Coughlin holds first-round lead at the Chevron Championship

Nathan Aspinall secured a second Premier League victory in Rotterdam (Martin Rickett/PA)

Nathan Aspinall claims second Premier League victory in Rotterdam

Michail Antonio was frustrated by West Ham’s exit (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Michail Antonio felt officials were against West Ham after European exit

Jurgen Klopp accepted Liverpool were second best (Luca Rossini/PA)

Jurgen Klopp accepts lack of threat cost Liverpool dear in European exit

Bayer Leverkusen celebrate their victory (PA)

West Ham crash out of Europa League after Bayer Leverkusen draw

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Nostalgia

The friend group outside the Sir John Barrow monument

Pen pals after 40 years - Hoad monument's special opening for twin town visitors

Hogue Street in 1911 with shopkeepers in aprons and children posing for the camera outside along with a pet dog

Then and now: Ten Barrow roads and how they looked in the early 20th century

Loxhams shop window advertising Standard Bread and Flour in 1910

Barrow's shops of the past before supermarkets, retail parks and online shopping

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Business

Husband and wife Cecil and Paola Jones

"Here is to many more!" - pub owners mark successful first year in business

The new range of sweet sauces

Hawkshead Relish unveils new sweet sauce range

The team at Bay Home Care celebrating the anniversary

A decade of looking after the community - care home reaches milestone birthday

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Opinion

TALKING POINT

Neil Pollard took this photo just an hour before the incident

TALKING POINT Readers react to 'tragic' passing

TALKING POINT

Kyle Wray Goddard was registered to Highfield Road

TALKING POINT 22-year-old who took his own life described as a 'lovely lad'

TALKING POINT

Brian Jackson as a young man

TALKING POINT 'A true diamond'... readers share memories of man jailed for his sexuality

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National News

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Manish Swarup/AP)

India starts voting as Narendra Modi seeks third term as prime minister

The ceremony will take place in Buckingham Palace (John Stilwell/PA)

Mother of murdered teenager to be honoured for anti-racism charity work

What the papers say – April 19 (PA)

What the papers say – April 19

Argentina on Thursday requested to join Nato as a global partner (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)

Argentina asks to join Nato as President Milei seeks more prominent role

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Ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon with husband Peter Murrell (Andrew Milligan/PA)

SNP urged to cooperate with police after Peter Murrell embezzlement charge

Page three of a letter dated October 29 1823 describing Lord Byron’s memoirs which has been discovered at Trinity College (Trinity College/PA)

‘Truly exciting’ letter about Lord Byron’s memoirs found at Cambridge college

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will call for an end to the ‘sick note culture’ in a major speech on welfare reform (Benjamin Cremel/PA)

Sunak to warn against ‘over-medicalising everyday worries’ in welfare speech

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